Trade Business Guide is a general information site for people who run trade and service businesses in Australia. It is here to help you find your way through the everyday questions of running a trade business, from quoting and scheduling to dealing with customers.
The material on this site is written for owners, managers and sole traders working in trades and services across Australia. You can read guides, browse the blog and work through topics at your own pace.
Trade Business Guide is a general information site. It does not sell products or services, take enquiries or give quotes. You will not find a shop, a booking form or a price list here.
Any businesses mentioned on the site are examples only. They are used to illustrate a point and are not partners, sponsors or suppliers of this site.
You can read everything on the site for free. There is nothing to buy and nothing to sign up for.
It helps to be clear about the limits of general information. Here is what you should keep in mind as you read.
Every trade business is different, and the rules, rates and obligations that apply to yours can change. Before you make a decision, talk to a qualified adviser.
For financial, tax and legal questions, speak to a qualified adviser such as an accountant, a registered tax agent or a solicitor who works with trade businesses.
For licensing, registration and safety requirements, check with the relevant authority in your state or territory. Rules vary across Australia, and a guide written in general terms cannot cover your local situation.
Read them, make notes, then take your questions to someone qualified. That is how you get the most out of general information.
The guides cover the practical side of running a trade and service business in Australia.